Windows Media Connect
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Windows Media Connect (WMC) is a Microsoft technique for sharing media content on (mostly in-home) networks.
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[edit] Overview
WMC lets you stream media files from a PC to a Digital Media Receiver such as the Xbox 360 or Momento Digital Photo Frame , over the wired or wireless in-home network. It uses the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol for discovery of available devices. With Windows Media Connect, you can use a digital media receiver (DMR) to access music, photos, and movies stored on your Windows–based computer.
[edit] Distinguishing Versions
In some cases, it may be difficult to determine which version of WMC is installed on a particular machine.
These are some simple tips on how to differentiate between them.
Also note that WMC 2 has now been removed/discontinued since it is now bundled with Windows Media Player.
- If Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP is installed, then Version 3.0 is installed.
- If used on the Windows Vista Operating System, then Version 4.0 is installed.
To distinguish between the older versions (1 or 2), there are files which correspond to the different versions.
The file names show which version is installed.
- If it is named wmccfg.exe, then Version 2.0 is installed.
- If it is named mswmc.exe,then Version 1.0 is installed.
[edit] Windows Media Player Network Sharing Services (WMPNSS)
The latest 2 versions of WMC (v3 for Windows XP and v4 Windows Vista) are bundled with Windows Media Player 11. Although the architecture is essentially unchanged, the new version provides additional methods of access for the system. The WMP 11 integration allows users to access their local media library via a remote client.
